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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1963
Page
11
Oklahoma State launches spring football under new coach Phil Cutchin with winged and slot-T schemes. About 80 players expected, scrimmage plans vary by weather, and quickness and kicking are emphasized as foundations of the new regime.
North Texas State defeated Oklahoma State 3 to 1 in Denton. Jim Jamieson was OSU’s lone winner with a 2 under par 68, edging Rives McBee 1 up. McBee and Wilson each shot 68, as Greenwood, Wilson, Seamster also posted 68s.
Oklahoma entrants in the River Oaks Tennis Tournament faced early exits in Houston. Kip Walls of Ponca City won a first round match but lost in the second. Barry and Don Walraven of Bethany and Vance of Muskogee were eliminated in the first round. Mike McSpadden of Muskogee won his opening match but fell in the second round.
The Oklahoma City 89ers wind up their spring schedule in Mesa with a game against Amarillo not on the schedule today. They own an 11 5 2 exhibition record and prepare for the Pacific Coast League opener Saturday. Oklahoma City tied Tacoma 3 3 in a second spring stalemate.
An old classified style notice promoting Ray E. Morse with contact EL 5-8094 at 715 North 17th. The ad urges readers to plan for a financially secure future for loved ones and emphasizes family reliance on decisions.
Lawton High coach Jack Spears laments North Central accrediting rules that limit excused absences to five per semester. As a result the Wolverine netters play fewer matches, cannot start after 2 30 pm and face travel constraints. Despite setbacks, Spears remains hopeful for state titles in girls and boys doubles.
The LHS Tigers and Norman Wolverines defend cochampion status as they meet in a two game series Wednesday at LHS diamond. First game starts at 2 pm with the second around 4 pm postponed by rain March 3. Norman seeks league lead and uses Long Frost Kersey Maggard in a key matchup while LHS relies on Bowman noted squad.
17 year old Ed Kranepool, a $90 000 bonus signee, may open in right field for the Mets as Casey Stengel weighs lineup options. The Bronx native impressed in spring with a .344 average and three homers against Baltimore, and has moved through Syracuse Knoxville and the New York Penn League on the path to the majors.
Stan Musial ready for a 1964 opener with the Cardinals at the Polo Grounds against the Mets. He weighs 180 pounds and posted a .330 average with 135 games last season. Musial, 42, says the thrill of being in uniform remains, and he hopes for another strong year despite uncertainty about 1964.
STILLWATER UPI Five state wrestlers have qualified for the U S world wrestling team trials starting May 15 at West Point. Oklahoma State coach Myron Roderick will coach the U S freestyle team. qualifiers include Wayne Baughman and Mickey Martin from Oklahoma Joe James and Phil Kinyon from Oklahoma State and Jim Ferguson formerly of Oklahoma City now living in San Francisco.
Memphis natives Phil Gagliano and Tim McCarver, both 21, have forced their way onto the St. Louis Cardinals roster. McCarver received a $75,000 signing bonus, while Gagliano earned promotion after proving versatile and capable at multiple infield spots. McCarver may see substantial catching time behind Oliver and Sawatski.
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